12–16 Hardware and Software Guide
Security
Changing DriveLock Passwords
To change a DriveLock password:
1. If the notebook is on, shut down the notebook.
If the notebook is not on and you are not sure whether the
notebook is off or in hibernation, press the power button.
When the notebook has turned on or restored from
hibernation, shut down the notebook through the operating
system.
2. Turn on the notebook.
3. Press
f10 while the Setup message is displayed in the
lower-left corner of the screen.
4. Use the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock
Password, and then press
enter.
5. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password
field, and then press
enter.
6. Type the new password in the Enter New Password field,
and then press
enter.
7. Type the new password in the Confirm New Password field,
and then press
enter.
8. When the Setup Notice is displayed, press enter to save your
changes.
9. To save your preferences and exit the Setup utility, press
f10,
and then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts.